Category Archives: mobile

Opera Software launches Cats by Opera browser project

Norwegian browser company introduces the feline-first web browser concept Humans have long been in a privileged position on the internet. Keyboards are hard to use, curated content is homo sapiens-oriented and – quite frankly – boring for four-legged creatures. Yet, billions and billions of people coast the web in search of funny cats and cute […]

The top ten African websites map

What are the differences in surfing habits across the African continent? As more and more Africans pick up their mobile phones and head onto the web, patterns in their surfing habits start to emerge. In this State of the Mobile Web report, Opera Software provides an overview of the most popular websites and the mobile […]

Stay cool in the night with Opera Mini 8

Opera Mini 8 brings private mode, night mode and new looks to Java-running phones and BlackBerry OS Looking for a better mobile web experience on your basic phone or BlackBerry device? Opera Mini 8 is out now, with a restyled look and features that bring out the best in your mobile phone. Custom made for […]

Video chat to go, no app needed

Opera 20 for Android launches today, with WebRTC and GetUserMedia Just as smartphones have gone through tremendous development in recent years, their mobile web browsers are getting more and more advanced. Now, with today’s update of the Opera for Android mobile browser, another task that previously required an app is possible right from the web […]

No data plan? No problem

Opera and Idea launch affordable web pass packages Idea Cellular, India’s third-largest mobile operator, and Opera Software today announced the launch of Idea Web Pass, which can be purchased from within the Opera Mini browser. This web pass will allow users to enjoy customized mobile internet packages when using the Opera Mini web browser. Subscribers just need […]

AIS Social Pack offers unlimited web browsing with Opera Mini

To make access to the mobile web more affordable, Thai mobile operator AIS has introduced the AIS Social Pack, offering unlimited web browsing through the Opera Mini mobile browser, for as low as 9 THB per day. This data plan also provides weekly and monthly subscriptions at 49 THB and 149 THB, respectively. Opera’s mobile […]

MITO Fantasy Pocket and Opera Mini: A whole new mobile browsing experience

Opera Software want the world to have fast, affordable and accessible internet access. As part of achieving this aim, today, Opera Software and MITO have announced that MITO’s new Android handset, the MITO Fantasy Pocket, will have the Opera Mini browser pre-installed on the device, allowing users to surf the web in a fast and […]

Vodafone partners with Opera Software to launch Opera Web Pass

Service will encourage new users to access mobile internet on their devices Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, in partnership with Opera Software, is all set to bring web pass services to its customers in India. The launch of Opera Web Pass is in line with Vodafone’s strategy to democratize data to […]

Telkomsel launches Opera Web Pass service

Bringing more people to the mobile internet Opera Software and Telkomsel, Indonesia’s biggest telecommunication provider, today announced the launch of Opera Web Pass for the first time in Indonesia. Opera Web Pass is a solution that allows operators to offer users easier access to their mobile internet services. With Opera Web Pass, operators are able […]

EVERCOSS users to surf faster with Opera Mini

Fast and easy internet access with an affordable price Opera Software today announced a partnership with EVERCOSS, Indonesia’s biggest handset manufacturer, to preinstall the Opera Mini mobile browser in its newly launched Android devices: the A7T and A12. The goal is to bring the best mobile browsing experience to all EVERCOSS users in Indonesia. Opera […]